How is the word modeste translated from French to English

English translation
humble
adjective

Qui n'est pas fier et ne se croit pas supérieur aux autres.

Not proud; not thinking you are better than others.

Examples with “modeste”

See how the word “modeste” is used in sentences

  • Malgré son succès, il est resté modeste. — Despite his success he stayed humble.

  • Ils ont grandi dans une humble maison. — They grew up in a humble house.

  • C'est une enseignante modeste qui ne se vante jamais. — She's a humble teacher who never brags.

  • Le restaurant a commencé comme une humble échoppe. — The restaurant started as a humble food stall.

  • Cela te coûterait-il de paraître un peu plus modeste ? — Would it hurt to sound a bit more humble?

  • Notre bureau est humble, mais le café y est excellent. — Our office is humble, but the coffee is great.

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